Health Info

Glycemic Index (Glycaemic Index) (GI) is a list of products ranked in view of glucose level in blood after their consumption. It is calculated by dividing glucose level in blood after conducting a nourishing test with share of 50 g of carbohydrates by the glucose level received after a particular product consumption. For instance glycemic index which is equal 70 means that after consumption of 50 g of a particular …Read the Rest

Myth: You can get rid of acne by washing your face more. Fact: Washing your face regularly is a good idea because it helps remove dead skin cells, excess oil, and dirt from your skin’s surface. But overwashing or scrubbing your skin too hard can dry out and irritate your skin, which only makes acne worse. What’s the best skin care strategy? As a general rule, gently wash your face …Read the Rest

Acne Myth

Acne (say: ak-nee) — also known as pimples or zits — is a totally normal part of growing up. Kids get acne because of changes that occur during puberty, the time when kids’ bodies begin the many changes that turn them into adults. When you got your first pimple, you probably ran to ask your parent, older brother or sister, or a friend about what to do. But before you take …Read the Rest

Here are three common causes of bad breath: foods and drinks, such as garlic, onions, cheese, orange juice, and soda poor dental hygiene (say: hi-jeen), meaning not brushing and flossing regularly smoking and other tobacco use Poor oral hygiene leads to bad breath because when food particles are left in your mouth, they can rot and start to smell. The food bits may begin to collect bacteria, which can be smelly, too. …Read the Rest

You lean over to whisper something to your friend and you can tell by the look on your friend’s face that something is up. Could it be your breath? Maybe you shouldn’t have put extra onions on your hamburger at lunch. What’s a kid with smelly breath to do? The good news is that bad breath happens to everyone once in a while. Let’s find out how to detect it, …Read the Rest